BN-800, the world’s most powerful operational fast neutron reactor at Unit 4 of Beloyarsk NPP in Russia, has been loaded with the first serial batch of MOX fuel made of depleted uranium and plutonium oxides. After an overhaul, the power unit has successfully resumed operation. Distinct from traditional […]
The floating nuclear power plant (FNPP, a project by Rosenergoatom Joint-Stock Company, a part of Rosatom State Corporation) has delivered its first 10 mln kWh of electric power into the isolated network of the Chauny-Bilibino hub (the Chukotka Autonomous Region) since its connection to the grid on December […]
Three Kenyan youths were recognized by Rosatom for demonstrating how nuclear technologies can contribute in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) during a youth forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. The trio – Wafula Lukorito, Job Ogenche and Felix Kipng’etich – were feted for winning this year’s Atoms […]
Total today announces that it will focus its global venture fund on fostering carbon neutrality. The fund will increase its capital to a cumulative $400 million within five years’ time. Its investments will support start-ups that develop innovative technologies and solutions which help companies to reduce their energy […]
Vivo Energy, the leading pan-African distributor and retailer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, has held its annual Safety Day across the whole company, reinforcing the importance of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) at Vivo Energy. Safety Day is an opportunity for all employees and contractors […]
On the side lines of the Russia – Africa Economic Forum Russia and Ethiopia signed the Intergovernmental framework agreement on cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of atomic energy. The document was signed by Alexei Likhachev, ROSATOM Director General on behalf of Russia and by Getahun Mecuria […]
Rosatom presented an array of solutions in nuclear for energy- and technology-hungry African states at the African Nuclear Business Platform conference that took place on 15-16 October 2019 in Nairobi. The conference gathered over 150 energy and nuclear professionals from across the globe. Representatives from key African countries […]
The panel discussion “Contribution of Nuclear Technologies in the Development of Africa” will become one of the key topic within the framework of the forum’s business program. The Head of of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, together with other session participants including the Head of the Zambia Atomic Energy Agency […]
Total Solar International, a wholly owned Total subsidiary dedicated to utility-scale solar plants, announce the start of the construction of Miyagi Osato Solar Park, a large-scale solar plant of 52 megawatt-peak (MWp) located in Osato, Miyagi prefecture, Japan. The project, which has achieved financial close, is expected to […]
A contractor in Pennsylvania, US, says, “It was really hard to find space in these units for HVAC. Even standard heat pumps would not work. Where to place the outdoor units was also an issue.” Choosing an air conditioner, the efficiency, load, design, etc. are all factors that […]
